PURPOSE:

To request City Council approval of a proposed resolution that authorizes the City Manger to accept $1,000 from the Target Store, Empire Center Branch, donated funds for the Burbank Fire Department, and amend the Fiscal Year 2003-2004 budget by appropriating funds.

BACKGROUND:

The Target Store, Empire Center, has made a donation of $1,000.00 to the Burbank Fire Department.  Mr. Bob Davis, the Store Manager, stated that the intention of the donation is to facilitate a gift to be used at the fire department�s discretion for ongoing educational programs directed toward children in Burbank.

DISCUSSION:

A check for $1,000 will be presented to the fire department in the Council Chambers.  Fire Marshal, Dave Starr has recommended that the donation fund our new �Lil Squirt� character for use as an ambassador to children and adults in the City of Burbank and to enhance Fire and Life Safety Education programs and events.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The City is not required to provide any matching funds.  This donation provides for a one-time funding source for

the benefit of the Fire Department and will enhance the department�s ability to fund �Lil Squirt�s� activities.

RECOMMENDATION:

Burbank Fire Department requests that the City Council:

1. Express its appreciation and accept the donation of $1,000 from Target, and

2. Approve the appropriation of the $1,000 donation to account number 001.FD01A.62300.1006.000000 for facilitate expenditures for �Lil Squirt� activities.

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A $1,000 DONATION FROM THE TARGET STORE, EMPIRE CENTER, TO THE BURBANK FIRE DEPARTMENT AND AMEND THE FISCAL YEAR 2003-2004 BUDGET BY APPROPRIATING SAID FUNDS.

By: Davis S. Starr, Fire Marshal

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